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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What concerns Aubrey the most about failing to gain the treasure?
(a) His reputation among his men.
(b) If it will affect his own career.
(c) Getting paid.
(d) He wanted some prize money to purchase a new ship.

2. When does the Dromedary arrive at its destination?
(a) They never make it to their intended destination.
(b) Earlier than expected.
(c) Several days late.
(d) Right on time.

3. Why does Aubrey's mood improve?
(a) Mrs. Fielding shows interest in him.
(b) Ponto acts goofy.
(c) The Admiralty Court had ruled in favor of his previous conquest.
(d) Maturin puts out some of his own money to speed repairs to the ships.

4. Why does Aubrey and his crew believe they are being treated rudely by the people of Mubara?
(a) No one will serve the crew anything to eat.
(b) Cultural differences.
(c) One of the crew is beat up.
(d) They do not have that perception.

5. What does Maturin suspect about Mr. Fielding?
(a) That he is dead and his letters are forged.
(b) That he has already escaped prison.
(c) That he was never captured.
(d) That he is the traitor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Graham enjoy doing as a pastime?

2. Where does the Admiral want Aubrey to go on his next assignment?

3. What do Maturin and Aubrey decide to do about Maturin's purchase?

4. To whom does Aubrey report upon his return to Malta?

5. What does the Dromedary encounter at sea?

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